History

Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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August 22, 1956 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 22 August 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control.
“The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
December 7, 1960 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 7 December 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits.
“The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor corresponded with the State Highway Department about dividing responsibility for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.
“an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”
document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor's correspondence with the State Highway Department's District Urban Engineer sought to clarify who was responsible for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.
“an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”
document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Decision The council took steps on speeding on Highway 6, including writing to have the town's speed analyzer restandardized before its use.
“Problem of speeding on Highway 6 was discussed, and the following steps were taken: a. Immediate correspondence was sent to the National Recorders Co. in Grinnell for restandardization of speed analyzer in preparation for its use in the near future.”
document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Decision Councilman Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.
“Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Decision Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.
“Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner. The motion was made by Mr. Verry, seconded by Mr. Svatos, and carried.”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Decision A Cedar Rapids engineering firm, Shive Engineering Company, had been granted a contract for a new street map and presented it for the Municipal Street Finance Report.
“Shive Engineering Company, Cedar Rapids, having been granted a contract for a new street map, presented the street map to be submitted with Municipal Street Finance Report.”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Discussion The council made a tentative priority list for street repairs, to be submitted with the Road Use Tax Report.
“Council discussed budget plan to be submitted with Road Use Tax Report. The tentative priority list was made for street repairs:”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1962 Discussion The council's tentative street repair priority list named Robert Terry Road, Grant Street and Railroad Street west of Grant, the east end of Second Street, Summerhays Street, Main Street and College Street in front of the locker.
“The tentative priority list was made for street repairs: a. Robert Terry Road (patching) b. Grant Street & Railroad Street west of Grant c. East end of Second Street d. Summerhays Street e. Main Street (sealing) f. College Street in front of locker.”
document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 12, 1962 Spending The council voted to buy a patching roller with a butane heater from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids for $295.95, plus a gas tank.
“Ted moved, and Glenn seconded the motion to buy this roller for $295.95 from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids, plus the additional accessory of a gas tank.”
document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 7, 1962 Figure The bills presented in November 1962 list $300.02 to Hawkeye Machinery for the roller, against the $295.95 motion of July plus an accessory.
“Hawkeye Machinery.. 300.02 (roller)”
document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 20, 1962 Decision At a special meeting the council passed a resolution on the Road Use Tax budget, noting the law requires 75% be spent on arterial streets.
“recognizing that the law stipulates that 75% of the Road Use Tax money be spent on arterial streets, resolves that this law be followed as closely as possible”
document 3360, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 5, 1962 Decision The council moved to install a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark.
“adjacent property owners were in favor of installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark. Bill moved, and Bob seconded the motion that this be done.”
document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 5, 1962 Decision The council approved installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark after adjacent property owners were reported in favor.
“adjacent property owners were in favor of installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark. Bill moved, and Bob seconded the motion that this be done. Carried.”
document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 5, 1962 Decision The council voted to buy a used tractor, after a dealer explained that the town's tractor was too light for the loader.
“a motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Bill, to the effect that a used tractor be purchased, providing it passes a majority vote of council and that equipment is fully installed and chains are on.”
document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 2, 1963 Decision The State engineer's office denied the town's farm-to-market road request; the minutes say the town would probably appeal if the cement plant remained.
“Engineer's office denied farm-to-market road. We will probably appeal this decision if cement plant remains here.”
document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 2, 1963 Discussion The mayor pressed a railroad superintendent about the height of a railroad crossing; councilmen said the spur had been raised.
“Mayor made it plain that we wanted to get the thing done. Councilmen said that the spur has been raised.”
document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 9, 1963 Milestone The council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.
“Council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.”
document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
July 3, 1963 Decision The council passed a resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.
“Councilman Svatos offered resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.”
document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1963 Decision The council put a temporary embargo on Railroad Street and part of Main Street after damage by cement company trucks.
“Wayne moved that a temporary embargo lasting at least until the next meeting and possibly extending longer on the full length of Railroad Street, and Main Street from Railroad to Second Street, be put in force.”
document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1963 Decision The council added to local Ordinance #28 a ban on parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits, matching the existing north-side ban.
“that an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits.”
document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
September 4, 1963 Decision The council moved to add to local Ordinance #28, which prohibited parking on the north side of Marengo Road, a ban on parking on the south side within the town limits.
“an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.”
document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
October 2, 1963 Figure A supplier proposed selling the town gasoline by the tank at 18.4 cents per gallon plus a 6 cent state tax that would be refunded; the council preferred buying from local stations.
“would sell us this gas for 18.4¢ per gallon plus 6¢ state tax which would be refunded.”
document 3350, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1963 Decision The council accepted $500 from Central Ready-Mix in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in the town.
“Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1963 Figure The cement company road-damage settlement of $500.00 as printed in 1963 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 9, 1963 Decision The council recommended not passing the Highway Commission ordinance restricting accesses, because it restricted further commercial development in the town.
“(a) That it restricts any further development of commercial property within the Town.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
January 6, 1964 Decision The council approved the formal application to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.
“Bill made the motion that the Council approve the formal application from the Town to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.”
document 3345, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 18, 1964 Discussion The mayor was told the Highway Commission now had the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway and that an earlier council had given up access rights by ordinance.
“The last legislature amended the Code so that the Highway Commission now has the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway.”
document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 18, 1964 Discussion The Highway Commission told the mayor the town could not replace its school signal light unless it went to the Commission's system, but could maintain the existing one.
“we cannot replace our school light unless we go to their system, which would cost the amount of the estimate furnished by Nate Moore. However, we can maintain the light as it is.”
document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 28, 1964 Decision For a company wanting to unload asphalt tank cars on the railroad siding, the council suggested a permit with a $1,000 bond, and set a 90-day load limit on town streets.
“also a $1,000 bond should be given to the town before operations commence.”
document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Neighbors The council passed Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6, with the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51 already in effect, as the Highway Commission required.
“The Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6 was passed, since this contains the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51, already in effect.”
document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 54 · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Figure Ordinance No. 54 set speed limits on Highway 6 of 45 mph at the west end, 25 mph through the middle of town and 45 mph at the east end, and prohibited parking along the highway within town.
“45 miles per hour from Station 156+88 to Station 160+00 25 miles per hour from Station 160+00 to Station 175+00 45 miles per hour from Station 175+00 to Station 177+70.0”
document 4710, p. 2 · Ord. 54 · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Figure The council withheld $250 for the street map from a payment to Shive-Hall, saying the map had never been made accurate.
“the Council does not feel that the $250 for the map should be included in the payment, since it has never been made accurate and has been and will be of no use in its present state.”
document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Discussion The council agreed to investigate placing signs at the north and south ends of town to alert motorists to traffic hazards.
“It was agreed to investigate the immediate placing of signs at the north and south ends of town, probably outside the city limits”
document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 3, 1964 Ordinance Ordinance 1964-054 adopted: Passing speed limits document 4710 · meeting · Ord. 1964-054 · 1960s
November 17, 1964 Discussion The engineer reported the contractor would fill subsided sewer trenches with stone and oil or give the town a deduction on his contract.
“Glenn is going to determine the cost of putting stone in these trenches and shooting them with oil and he is going to do that or give the town a deduction on his contract of this amount.”
document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Decision The mayor reported that the attorney advised against accepting funds from the contractor to repair streets, and the town would keep the contractor on the hook until spring; contractors were responsible for a year after the contract.
“Contractors are responsible for a year after the contract.”
document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 3, 1965 Figure The mayor said the town had kept its streets in good shape on an annual budget of $3,000 and intended to hold to it, and said the town would not go into debt over streets.
“We have carried our streets in pretty good shape on an annual budget of $3,000 a year, and that would be our guideline.”
document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Figure After an accident at the crossing the mayor wrote to the Attorney General; the approximate cost of a crossing signal was $10,000 and signals came out of farm-to-market road funds.
“Approximate cost of this crossing signal would be $10,000.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Milestone The earliest Public Works Director / Street Commissioner in the archive
“Glenn Potter was re-appointed Street Commissioner.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Report It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.
“It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Discussion A Rock Island Line representative said a railroad crossing signal came under the Iowa Commerce Commission, with a hearing, and the town's share would be 10%, the county's 10% and the state's 80%.
“They would hold a hearing and 10% of the expense for a signal would be the town's obligation, 10% the county's, and 80% would be paid by the state.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Figure A paving company representative estimated $350 to $400 per block for a scarify-and-relay process and 25 cents per square yard for a seal coat.
“He estimated that it would cost $350.0-400.00 per block (.46-.48¢ per square yard) for the seaman process which included scarifying the whole street and laying it down again.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The town received two bids for street work, $4,055.28 from Pelling and $6,653.00 from the Willman Company, and accepted Pelling's.
“The town received two bids for pending street work. One from Pelling for $4,055.28 and one from the Willman Co. (Bill Hutchins Representative) for $6,653.00.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 History note A street for the entrance to the new school
“The council discussed buying the 60 ft. lot that belongs to Inghams in order to construct a street for an entrance to the new school.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Decision The council moved to sell $4000.00 worth of bonds to surface streets, retirable in 10 years or less.
“Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Figure The street bond issue of $4,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $42,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Decision At a hearing on the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds no objections were heard, and the council voted to sell the bonds to finance street repair and to advertise the sale for 8:00 PM on 3 August.
“The meeting was in session to hear objection to the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds. No objections were heard.”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Spending Bill Verry made a motion we sell $4000.00 of bonds to finance street repair.
“$4,000.00 as printed”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 12, 1966 Decision On 3 August 1966 the only sealed bid for the $4000.00 public improvement bonds, from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company at par with a 4% coupon, was opened, and on 12 August the council voted to accept it.
“the bid from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for $4000.00 for par with 4% interest coupon was opened and read.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 17, 1967 Discussion A councilman raised whether the marshal could handle all duties effectively; the council suggested asking the sheriff's department to cruise the town 4 to 6 in the evening to control speeders.
“It was suggested that we call the sheriff's department and have them cruise the town form 4-6 in the evening in an attempt to control the speeders in town.”
document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 22, 1967 Decision The council approved an application for underground construction on State Highway right-of-way and noted two more easements were needed for the water lines.
“Mayor Stratton presented and application for approval of underground construction on State Highway right-of-way.”
document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed obtaining land for an extension of Third Street as a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property.
“This street would be a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property and would provide access for the additional Ingham property.”
document 3258, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed closing the east-end alley from Second Street to the sewer plant, recommended parking on one side only on Grant Street near the Lark because double parking blocked fire equipment, and mapping a truck route.
“The double parking on the north end of Grant Street near the Lark presents an obstacle to the passage of fire equipment, and the Council recommended parking on one side only.”
document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 History note Residents petition for signals at the railroad crossing south of town
“Railroad Crossing Signals: It was suggested that a petition for signals at the railroad crossing should be circulated and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Figure The council offered $1,000.00 for the land required for the street extension (the new school's access).
“Ted made the motion to offer Ken Ingham the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the land required for the street extension.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Decision The council directed the attorney to write the landowner again and say the town would have to condemn for the school street extension if there was no agreement.
“The Council directed Mr. Neuzil to write to Mr. Ingham again and tell him that we will have to condemn if there is no agreement.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 1, 1968 Report The town attorney was to handle a legal problem concerning an asphalt anti-trust suit so that the town would not become involved.
“Mr. Neuzil will take care of the legal problem concerning the asphalt anti-trust suit, so that the town will not become involved.”
document 3266, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Report The railroad crossing petitions had been signed by about 134 citizens by 14 August 1968, and it was decided to hold them and canvass more.
“The petitions have so far been signed by about 134 citizens, and it was decided to hold them and do some more canvassing.”
document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 4, 1968 Discussion The council noted that many power lines in town were frayed and dangerous and that low voltage had burned out two expensive motors at the sewer plant, and asked the attorney to write the utility.
“the low voltage has been a problem for several years, causing inconvenience and the burning out of two expensive motors at the sewer treatment plant.”
document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Decision Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.
“Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Bill Bream · 1960s
November 6, 1968 History note The county sends the crossing to the Iowa Commerce Commission
“The board said this comes under jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
November 6, 1968 Neighbors The town attorney reported the Board of Supervisors said the crossing signals came under the Commerce Commission, and the council authorized him to fill out forms for installing signals.
“Ned Allen made a motion that the town attorney be authorized to fill out forms for installation of signals on railroad track.”
document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 7, 1969 Report The attorney filed papers with the State Commerce Commission and was told the crossing petition was in order; a hearing would be about 60 days off.
“Ralph has filed papers with State Commerce Commission. He received word that the petition was in order and filed right. It will be 60 days before a hearing will be held.”
document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 5, 1969 Decision A letter from the Iowa Commerce Commission set the hearing on the town's application for automatic crossing signal protection for 14 March 1969 at the Tiffin Fire Station.
“The hearing is set for March 14, 1969 with all interested parties invited.”
document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 19, 1969 Discussion The council discussed Iowa Electric Light & Power's request to build a sub-station in Tiffin and asked for a representative at the March meeting.
“The request of Iowa Electric Light & Power to build a sub-station in Tiffin was discussed.”
document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 5, 1969 Decision Two utility representatives discussed a sub-station to handle more power and keep voltage up, the council offered full support and discussed annexing the land, and voted to replace all town lights with 175 mercury lamps.
“The sub-station would handle more power and keep voltage up. The Council offered them their full support and also discussed with the representatives the possibility of annexing the sub-station land into Tiffin.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 14, 1969 History note Commerce Commission hearing on crossing signals at John Saxton Road
“Mayor Bream read a letter received from the Iowa Commerce Commission in regards to the town's application for an automatic highway-railroad grade crossing signal protection at John Saxton Road and C.R.I.& P.R.R.Co.”
document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Decision The council voted to put a 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin because heavy truck loads were breaking up the streets.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to put 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin.”
document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Discussion The clerk was told to write to former mayor James O'Toole to see if the speed analyser the town used to have could be found, as the council thought about setting up the radar unit again.
“The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to James O'Toole to see if we can find the speed analyser the Town used to have.”
document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1969 Discussion The council decided that if the water and gas went through that summer the town would not make major street repairs.
“The Council decided if the water and gas go through this summer, the Town wouldn't have any major street repairs made.”
document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Spending The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969.
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Figure The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Figure The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 6, 1969 History note Signals ordered, with the railroad and the State sharing about $12,000
“Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
August 6, 1969 Figure The council voted by three ayes to one nay to pay a $358.86 bill to the railroad, which the minutes call five years old, for constructing three crossings by the sewer plant.
“Ned Allen made the motion to pay a bill of $358.86 to the railroad. This bill is five years old.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 6, 1969 Report The attorney received a letter saying signals would be built within nine months, the railroad and the State sharing the cost, estimated at around $12,000, with no cost to the town.
“The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs.”
document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 3, 1969 Decision The council voted to install stop signs at the corner of College and 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.
“Ned Allen moved and Ted Spivey seconded the motion to install stop signs at the corner of College & 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.”
document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 1, 1969 Figure The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969.
“All that is necessary now is to send them a check for $1485, which is the balance of the total price of $1650.00”
document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 5, 1969 Report The mayor read a letter from the Clear Creek School thanking the town for the new street to the school.
“Mayor Bream read a letter form the Clear Creek School thanking the Town for the new street to the school.”
document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 5, 1969 Figure The council moved to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds, and the November bills include $2000.00 paid to the Iowa State Bank for street bonds.
“Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.”
document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 5, 1969 Spending Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.
“$4,000.00 as printed”
document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 3, 1969 Discussion The council discussed putting a pay telephone near the school for the school children.
“Discussion was held on putting in a pay telephone near the school for the school kids to use.”
document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 1, 1970 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution that road use tax funds not needed for arterial streets in 1969 could be used for local streets.
“Glenn Potter made the motion to adopt a resolution suggested by the Highway Comm. stating that since the Town didn't need over 75% of Road Use Tax funds for arterial streets in 1969, the money could be used for local streets.”
document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.
“The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Report The gas company wanted to number all the houses in town and offered to pay for and install the numbers.
“The gas co. wants to number all the houses in town and will pay for and install them.”
document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 8, 1970 Spending The council accepted a proposal for 15 steel reflectorized street signs for a total of $637.50.
“This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 8, 1970 Figure $637.50 as printed in 1970 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”
document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive
“Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”
document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
“Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
May 2, 1973 Discussion The clerk was to contact the civil defense director about tornado warnings for the town.
“Clerk to contact Wayne Walters, Civil Defense Director about Tornado Warnings for the Town.”
document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
August 13, 1975 Decision A councilmember moved to spend no more than $50.00 with the Secondary Road Department for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads.
“Smith moved to expend no more than $50.00 in sub-contract to the Secondary Road Dept. for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads from railroad crossing to Railroad St., to Grant St., to Marengo Rd., and from Marengo Rd. on Roberts Ferry Rd., to north city limits.”
document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
March 10, 1976 Discussion At an open forum the school superintendent and high school principal expressed concern about traffic violators and vandalism of school property.
“Biles and High School Principal Rowe expressed their concern with traffic violators and vandalism of school property.”
document 4575, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
June 8, 1977 Decision A resolution authorized stop signs at Second & Grant, Third & Summerhays, Railroad & Grant, Third & Main and Third & College.
“Morgan moved to pass a resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the following intersections; in Tiffin, Iowa: Second & Grant Third & Summerhays Railroad & Grant Third & Main Third & College”
document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
June 14, 1978 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with an engineering firm to provide a city map for $2025.00.
“Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
June 14, 1978 Figure $2,025.00 as printed in 1978 is about $10,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas on the public streets, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
“Ordinance 1978-77, an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read. Sheridan moved to waive the reading second and third times. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan made the motion to pass ordinance 1978-77. Madden seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 77 · 1970s

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